The Night

Alya

Alya walked forward leading the way while Ray walked with Brian. The place is very dark as night has fallen. The trees just looked like dark outlines with dark popped out 3D paint. Everything was a mystery in the dark, yet it was exciting. Alya kept on glancing back to see if it is not too much for Brian. It was not too late in the night, but the night came quickly. Everywhere dark and cloudy. You can hardly see in front. Alya carried a torch light in her hand. She knows the whole way. But she cannot take credit for the discovery of this place. It was discovered by one of the child in the children section in the hospital.

A little child of six years got very depressed and ran away one night. He way very afraid of living alone without his parents. Search party looked for him all day long later deep in the jungle Nurse Joan and Alya found him crouching down and crying beside a pond. That was also the time when Alya found out how nice Nurse Joan can be. They pacified and coaxed the boy back and also found the magic of that place. Alya thought this magic might even make Brian happy.

They ventured more and kept walking Brian spoke out "Alya you plan us to take somewhere or do you plan us to take an after-evening meal walk?"

"Very funny Brian nice to see you still have your humor." replied Alya.

"Alya it is a long time we are walking are you sure, we aren't lost?" asked Ray.

"Will you guys quite be worrying too much? I know the way like the back of my hand" said Alya.

"Now I am relieved" said Brian which made Ray snicker.

"Oh, ha ha very funny there Brian. Just a bit further guys careful this road is a bit bumpy" said Alya.

"When you said we are going to a casual music play I thought you are talking about going to an organized play with a car and no walking and sits." said Brian with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

" Oh, we are going to a music play alright wait till you hear them they are the best." replied Alya she sounded excited to go through this.

" Who plays in the jungle? what is the name of this band of musicians?" asked Ray.

"Oh, they are professionals and the best they are known as the call of nature" Alya said it almost excited.

"This is it guys I am going to turn off the light and stay close to me " She ran back and turned off the light letting the moon light up the road. With the moon being fully lit this night everything fell in place for Alya. "Oh, oh oh, here we are." she led them towards a long bark of tree with the pond beside it.

"Huh this is the middle of the jungle where are the musicians?" asked Ray.

"Shh! listen do you hear it?" asked Alya.

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Brian

All of a sudden there comes a sound it is vibrating yet soothing. Brian smiled so this the music show. The leaves moved in the wind making them give a sort of crispy sound. The pond water is the silent yet slow and silent ripples. The blow of the wind passing through the branches.

Then came the beautiful sound tying the sounds together. The fireflies started their music their sound was beautiful. There was low movement of the water somewhere. The movement of leaves can be heard due to the wind. This is what Alya meant about call of nature. Brian knew if he had his sight it would look beautiful but no this is different he can hear this all night and not feel lacking about it. This was really a beautiful nighttime walk. He smiled and said this is nice.

"Really nice I love this place. We found this place while looking for little Kenny. Since then I have been trying to come back every full moon." replied Alya.

" This is really nice and great Alya." Ray said and sat down on the tree above ground root.

They all sat on the ground together listening to the song of the nature. It sounded beautiful and melodious. They all spent a few silent times not at all speaking but experiencing the feeling of this moment. Time passed by and the sounds grew lighter. Ray spoke up first. " We have to go back soon."

Alya

Alya and Brian both looked at Ray and sighed. Alya looked at Brian and felt longing he would be missed badly. Brian felt different but relaxed. Alya asked looking at Brian helping him up "So its tomorrow huh? You ready?"

Brian turned to her voice and replied" As ready as I will be. You are ready I hope? "

Alya smiled she has her entrance exam tomorrow as well. "College isn’t gonna be pretty for me Brian"

Ray came forward and said " You both going forward for your future. You do realize this is a big moment and it starts tomorrow."

"Yeah a lot of expectations" sighed Alya. She kept a hold on Brian after she helped him up. Alya felt like she will lose him. She did not feel like letting him go. She does not want to let him go. The atmosphere became tense and silent. Alya all of a sudden screamed "GROUP HUG". This made all of them laugh. They hugged each other and sighed. Alya said "I will miss this place"

" Yes" said Brian.

"You guys have to keep in touch" said Ray. "We promise" said both Alya and Brian together. They started to walk back all of a sudden Brian reached out and hold on Alya he came forward and kissed her cheek said, "Thank You Alya I will never forget this." Alya got stunned what surprised her more was the fact she liked it a lot. They joined Ray and walked back. Ray stepped up the stairs before Brian and Alya. He sighed and said

" Time's up"..............

Captain Nemo

Brian

Alya was shocked when she heard she cannot believe her ears. " No way Brian you don't know Captain Nemo?" Brian smiled at her shaking his head. Alya helped herself to coffee and talked all night about comic books. Ray left them for his round. "I am more of a new superheroes fan. I didn't enjoy classics much" said Brian. "More of a Flash fan ?" asked Alya.

"Yes , yes I like the modern world more than the past more gadgets and more fun." laughed Brian.

"Eeeissh, no way the classics are better. The people of the past had more honor" replied Alya. "And Captain Nemo was the best"

"I thought you said he was a pirate that isn’t a superhero. He must be a villain of the villains looting and plundering killing all vulgar and evil " said Brian teasing Alya.

" Ahh no no he is great." said Alya but lowered her voice and said. " Yeah the pirate thingy acts against him. but he is no evil. He acts with honor and he is you know his characteristics is mysterious you just want to know more and more about him. It’s like a puzzle you know. " said Alya. Brian heard her excitement. He imagined he all curious and smiling. He can't help himself but smile as well. This girl has made him all attracted to her without any exception. He listened to her talking about Nemo and his crew. He was not interested at this character, but she made him more interested in this pirate. He kept on listening to her words. He does not know if it is her way of telling or the story is actually more interesting than the title? This girl can bring magic in the way she tells the story. It is like hearing a new story of the old one. Brian listened to her and her description of the Captain. Alya sounds more interested in the Nautilus. It sounded as a submarine and a ship. To imagine a captain in those days to be advanced in science so much. He smiled Alya made him imagine the whole story he imagined the captain with a scar on his eye yet strong jawed man as a Brunet.

"I wish I could see him in front of me I would fall for him." said Alya.

" What ? no no no." said Brian "You can't think like that?"

Alya sounded surprised "eh? why?"

Brian looked at her and explained "Ahh you can't who wants to get married to an old pirate?" He quickly fixed himself getting him under control.

"But you said it yourself he is quiet an interesting character." said Alya she sounded all confused.

Brian replied "Ahhhh well a girl should not talk like that who makes a decision like that all of a sudden? Marry because he is interesting? you should not say things like that?"

Brian slapped his forehead 'What am I doing?' He returned to his composure quickly.

Alya replied " What happened? why are you so serious all of a sudden?"

Brian said "Ahh never mind, never mind, let’s forget it. You are too carefree people will get really confused because of you. You should not say something like this. just like that."

Alya replied she sounded really confused "Ah okay, I heard that. You okay Brian? why where you so agitated all of a sudden?"

Brian replied, "Never mind forget it." He felt irritated being jealous of a fictional character. He is thinking to himself why he is so much possessive towards her. She changes his thoughts and decisions too much. He does not like it. But it does not seem that bad sometimes. Maybe. 'No no what is he thinking? It is not good to think like that.'

"Hello ! Brian are you okay?" asked Alya. Brian turned towards her voice. He felt all red on his face. "Nothing nothing I am fine." replied Brian.

"You look all red are you coming down with a fever?" Alya said Brian turned towards her. He felt her hand on his forehead. It made him go all red and warm. He quickly moved away. "I am fine, nothing is wrong with me" He felt Alya move away. she sat on the bed. It is getting really hard for Brian to maintain a straight face.

Brian sighed and let go. "Alya can you hold onto something for me?"

"Hmm? sure but what is it?" asked Alya

"I love this a lot I want you to hold onto this till I get out of the OT" said Brian. He reached out and shifted his sleeve of his right arm back a bit and pulled out a silver bracelet it is thin and has some charms stuck into it. One of them was very different a rare one red and black in color a guitar pick with a hole on its side. It has an initial on it. Brian pulled out the pick and opened his hand towards the place Alya is sitting. "Can you? keep it safe till then?" Brian again asked Alya. He felt Alya's fingers touch his palm it felt warm and soft even when they were small. "This is different and beautiful." I will keep it safe for you Brian. " said Alya

She moved forward and caught Brian's hand before he kept it back to its place. "I want you to keep something of mine as well Brian."

Brian did not understand. He felt Alya attach something on his bracelet. Brian raised his left hand and felt it. It was round and had some initial with curves must be a picture. He asked Alya " Is this some kind of coin?"

Alya replied with a chuckle in her voice "Yes it is a charm coin of Captain Nemo. They say it brings the one who wears it courage. It will help you." Brian felt really happy at this he smiled thinking she smiled as well.

They kept on small talking until Ray arrived ready to take Alya back home. Brian felt a little pain in his heart. He always feel like this when it is time for Alya to leave. Yet he smiled and bid a goodnight to Alya. He touched the coin she gave him.

'Sigh! Alya what would I do without you?' thought Brian.